thank you all for this site, got what I thought was a great deal on an 81 GL1100 interstate, paid $1300 and put on about 1500kms before I started reading this site, would have never thought to change the timing belts but now just got it out of the shop, belts appear to be original belts and were not In great shape, now its running better than ever and don't have to worry about an engine job. can"t wait for the winter to be over so I can get back on the road with my first GW

Just think of winter as an opportunity to do the annual maintenance, changing fluids, putting a smart battery charger on (battery tender is an example of a smart charger), and getting the other things squared away for spring. Have a good time enjoying your GW.

Len in Kapunda

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